Position: Optometrist
Location: Carmarthen
Salary: Package worth up to 65,000 depending on experience
Working hours: Full or part-time working patterns available with no late night working
Experience level: Open to both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists who are registered with the GOC
Want to be the reason why people shouldve gone to Specsavers? As an Optometrist here, you'll be the go-to for eye examinations and contact lens services, helping us keep the nation seeing 20/20.
you'll work with the store team to deliver high-standard clinical care and customer service to meet both patient needs and business objectives. And of course, you'll be a key part in creating a warm and friendly environment for our customers and our team.
Specsavers in Carmarthen is looking for an ambitious and talented Optometrist to join their thriving store. Carmarthen is often dubbedthe Garden of Wales. This position offers not just career enhancement but an opportunity for a lifestyle improvement. Carmarthenshire boasts unspoilt beaches, breathtaking countryside, medieval buildings, outdoor activities, locally grown food and artisan restaurants/cafes.Carmarthen benefits road links to M4, as well as direct train links to Swansea, Cardiff, London and Manchester.
Our recently rebranded practice hosts 5 full size test rooms all with easy patient access, as expected from a modular ground floor premises. The practice is appointed with modern technical diagnostic equipment; perfect for those seeking clinical advancement, utilising higher accreditations or those hoping to attain an equity shareholding in the future.We also have our sister store in Ammanford, so if you fancy working across both practices for a more diverse caseload and change of scenary, then is is also possible.
This is a great practice for anyone wanting to develop their career, both clinically and professionally.Colleague development takes centre stage whether you want to obtain higher accreditations such as IP or are interested in becoming a director yourself one day.We are committed to fostering growth and providing opportunities for colleagues to reach their full potential and our senior management and directors are on hand to offer guidance and support.
In October 2023, a new contract for the delivery of eye care services in the community came into force in Wales - Wales General Opthalmic Services (WGOS). Under the new regulataions, optometrirsts will be able to fully utilse their professional higher accreditations when delivering eye care at primary level.
Non-WGOS registered Optometrists cancontact HEIW atheiw.optometry@wales.nhs.ukforinformation on mandatory training and NWSSP atnwssp-primarycareservices@wales.nhs.ukfor information on registration.
Whats on Offer?
* Package worth up to 65,000depending on experience
* Full and part-time working patterns available
* No late nights
* Alternate weekends off
* Private medical plan
* Professional fees paid
* Pension contribution
* Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities including support with higher accreditations and Pathway
* Excellent support from directors and team
About Specsavers
Specsavers began more than 35 years ago with the vision of two optometrists, Doug and Mary Perkins, who set out to provide best-value eyecare to everybody. Their passion for optometry has led Specsavers to become the largest privately-owned optical group in the world, delivering high-quality, affordable optical and hearing care in 10 countries. And it continues to shape the lives and experience of thousands of colleagues who are developing their careers with us across the globe. We are proud of how far weve come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us too.
At Specsavers, we create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and motivated. Proudly, were a certified Great Place to Work and are ranked the 8th best company to work for in Europe!
Find out more
Interested? To find out more contact Nimisha Mistry: nimisha.mistry@specsavers.com / 07704683041
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